Pakistan takes pride in hosting Champions Trophy: PCB chairman Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday expressed immense pride in hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, calling it a “historic event for cricket fans worldwide.” India emerged victorious in the final, defeating New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai
Protests in Pakistan against ‘anti-people’ policies and Sindh’s rights violations
Pakistan has seen a wave of protests in recent days, with citizens rallying against what they call anti-people policies and violations of Sindh’s rights. Demonstrations have primarily targeted corporate farming and the construction of six new canals in Sindh, according to local media
Trump announces terrorist capture, thanks Pakistan for help
President Donald Trump has announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, the terrorist responsible for the deadly suicide bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He credited Pakistan for its role in the arrest. Speaking before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Trump
Development in PoK driven by China, not Pakistan: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the development seen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is primarily driven by China, with Pakistan playing little to no role in its progress. His statement came after heated exchanges between National Conference (NC)
India slams Pakistan at UN, calls it a failed state surviving on aid
India strongly criticized Pakistan at the seventh meeting of the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, calling it a “failed state thriving on international aid.” Kshitij Tyagi, representing India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, dismissed Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu
Pakistan have enough depth to be dangerous at home in Champions Trophy, feels Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have “enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan will benefit from home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event
30 killed, including 18 soldiers, in violent clashes in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 18 soldiers of Pakistan’s Frontier Corps (FC) were killed during an operation in Mangocher, a city in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the country’s military confirmed on Saturday. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, the attack
258 Pakistanis, including beggars and criminals, deported from seven countries
In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan, as many as 258 of its citizens were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and also ‘all-weather friend’ China in the last 24 hours, local media reported on Friday. According
Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan claim 15 lives; Taliban vows to retaliate
At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. The strikes, carried out late on Tuesday, targeted multiple areas in the Barmal district
ICC board meeting on Champions Trophy will be on Sunday or the day after, claims Rashid Latif
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif claimed that the ICC Board meeting to finalize the venues and schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held either on Sunday or the day after. The ICC Governing Board meeting on Friday failed to reach any
Ponting defends Australia’s decision to rest key players for ODI series decider against Pakistan
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed his team’s decision to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan ahead of the crucial Test series against India. Australia were tied 1-1 in the three-match ODI series before losing the series
Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed
Sudhanshu Trivedi snubs Pak at UN, says J&K ‘will remain integral part of India’
Taking a firm stand in the United Nations on the matter of India’s territorial integrity, senior BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi asserted in no uncertain terms that “Jammu & Kashmir will remain an integral part of India.” During the discussion on UN peacekeeping operations,
BJP’s Kavinder Gupta Calls Ganderbal Attack ‘Pakistan-Sponsored’
BJP leader Kavinder Gupta condemned the recent terror attack on civilians in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, labeling it a cowardly act sponsored by Pakistan. He remarked, “This tragic incident highlights the wrongness of such cowardly attacks. Pakistan-sponsored terrorism is at the root of
SCO Meeting: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Skips Kashmir Issue
At the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the international community to focus on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict but notably avoided mentioning the Kashmir issue. In his closing remarks,
EAM Jaishankar Concludes Pakistan Visit, Thanks Hosts for Hospitality
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded his brief visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for their
Cummins to Lead Australia in Upcoming ODI Series Against Pakistan
Pat Cummins has been appointed captain of Australia’s 14-man squad for the home ODI series against Pakistan, commencing on November 4 at the MCG. This will mark Cummins’ first 50-over match since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final victory over India last
Pakistanis Demand No Further Invitations for Zakir Naik After Controversial Remarks
Zakir Naik, the controversial Islamic preacher currently on tour in Pakistan, is facing significant backlash following his recent remarks, with even some of his staunch supporters expressing discontent over his invitation as a ‘state guest.’ A video of Naik went viral on social
Jaishankar Clarifies Pakistan Visit Is for SCO Summit, not on engaging in a two-nation dialogue
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that his upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will not involve any India-Pakistan dialogue. He emphasized that the trip is primarily for a multilateral event. Acknowledging that his visit would attract significant
Richie Richardson to Oversee Match Control in Pakistan’s Home Tests Against England
West Indies cricket legend Richie Richardson, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the match control teams for the upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and England. The series is set to take place in Multan and Rawalpindi